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Surviving Elder Financial Abuse

Author : Lynette N Tannis
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Surviving Elder Financial Abuse written by Lynette N Tannis and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a true and flavorful narrative, this book captures the elder financial abuse experiences of an elderly woman - from the day of her rescue through seven months of her recovery. A woman (Sharonita) befriended Diedre nearly eight years ago; and in a short period of time, began taking full advantage of Diedre. To gain greater access to Diedre's finances, Sharonita encouraged Diedre to rent a two-bedroom apartment with her daughter, who was 40 years younger than Diedre. Within one year residing in this property, with the daughter who also worked at a pharmaceutical company, Diedre's memory began to dwindle. She was an emotional wreck and was in significant financial debt. Prior to this newfound friendship, Diedre maintained more than $70,000 in her Wells Fargo checking and savings accounts. By the time of her rescue, Diedre had $500. There were all sorts of large cash withdrawals, personal loans, and credit cards used for this woman, her family and anyone else's benefit, as they saw fit. Diedre was rescued by a former teacher she met and worked with when she was a school principal in Plainfield, New Jersey, more than two decades ago. They always kept in touch and Lynette knew something was not right. How could a former assistant superintendent, now retired with her full pension, and still an education consultant, not have enough money to cover her bills? After the rescue, much was uncovered, including some of Diedre's own skeletons; and of course, the elder financial abuse. This book is a story of triumph and hope. The burden felt overwhelming at times and that was even with having Lynette as her advocate. Imagine if Diedre had to walk this alone? Would that even be possible? Diedre is now a survivor and her story will inspire millions of elders who find themselves as victims, to fight and take a stand for their lives!

Financial Abuse of the Elderly; A Detective's Case Files of Exploitation Crimes

Author : Joe Roubicek
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0615185142
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (151 download)

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Download or read book Financial Abuse of the Elderly; A Detective's Case Files of Exploitation Crimes written by Joe Roubicek and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-12-27 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author is a Florida detective recognized as an expert investigator of exploitation crimes who presents 11 shocking and factual investigations. He dispels the myths of this misunderstood crime while providing specific and practical prevention advice.... How to recognize exploitation, expose exploiters and help them to incriminate themselves....Easy legal steps to take to prevent someone from emptying an elder's bank accounts if they should lose mental capacity...How to protect yourself while you still can. Preview the book now.

Building Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Author : Judy L. Postmus
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 1978804911
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (788 download)

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Book Synopsis Building Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Domestic Violence by : Judy L. Postmus

Download or read book Building Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Domestic Violence written by Judy L. Postmus and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2023-02-10 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, millions of women throughout the world experience violence and abuse at the hands of their intimate partner. Abusers coercively control them by using a variety of tactics ranging from physical or sexual violence to emotional or psychological abuse. An additional tactic often used includes financial abuse in which the abuser controls the money in the family, exploits the victim’s financial standing, and interrupts her efforts to be self-sufficient. The impact of financial abuse can leave women financially trapped in the relationship with limited financial management skills, knowledge, or self-confidence. Indeed, survivors often mention financial barriers as a top reason for keeping them trapped by the abuser in the relationship. Curiously, little of the research on domestic violence has sought to either fully understand the impact of financial abuse or to determine which intervention strategies are most effective for the financial empowerment of survivors. Building Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Domestic Violence aims to address this critical knowledge gap by providing those who work with survivors of domestic violence with practical knowledge on how to empower the financial well-being and stability of survivors. Specifically, every practitioner, human service provider, criminal justice practitioner, financial manager, and corporate supervisor should be screening the women they encounter for economic abuse, and when such abuse is found, they should work with the women toward developing financial safety plans and refer survivors to financial empowerment programs to assist survivors to become free from abuse.

Consumer Survival [2 volumes]

Author : Wendy Reiboldt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1138 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Consumer Survival [2 volumes] written by Wendy Reiboldt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to empower readers to advocate for themselves and others, this wide-ranging encyclopedia reveals a surprising range of resources and options that consumers have at their disposal. The only book of its kind, this two-volume, alphabetically arranged reference covers a broad array of topics related to consumer rights, including those of interest to often-overlooked populations such as older adults, veterans, and the homeless. Specific entries address critical areas including food and product safety, housing, health care, the financial industry, the automobile industry, and telecommunications. The encyclopedia reviews the historical development of the consumer movement, examines beliefs and values that drive the movement, and identifies agencies and laws intended to safeguard consumers. Expert contributors discuss key current issues as well as those likely to arise in the future. Vignettes and case studies are used throughout, and various, sometimes contrasting viewpoints are shared to help readers better understand the content. Related topics are easily discovered through a "see also" list, and additional readings are provided at the end of each entry.

Advances in Elder Abuse Research

Author : Amanda Phelan
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030250938
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Elder Abuse Research written by Amanda Phelan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an insight into advances in elder abuse in the areas of research, policy, practice and legislation. It provides readers with a broad understanding of the topic and considers the progress in elder abuse knowledge. The book explores the nexus of ageism and elder abuse, describes key social policies and their legislative manifestation, covers major policies and programs related to elder abuse, defines elder sexual abuse and much more. It offers the reader a comprehensive insight into new perspectives and approaches to both understanding and responding to elder abuse. As such it will be an asset to academics, students, healthcare practitioners, policy makers and the general public.

Financial Exploitation of the Elderly

Author : Rose Mary Bailly
Publisher : Civic Research Institute, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1887554572
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Financial Exploitation of the Elderly written by Rose Mary Bailly and published by Civic Research Institute, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Survivor's Guide to Money

Author : Megan Lundstrom
Publisher : Social Systems Consulting LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (788 download)

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Download or read book Survivor's Guide to Money written by Megan Lundstrom and published by Social Systems Consulting LLC. This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a survivor of sex trafficking, Survivor's Guide to Money: How to Use Money as a Tool When It Was Used Against You as a Weapon is the first financial literacy curriculum for survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Survivor's Guide to Money is an evidence-based program designed to help survivors: - Developed safety and self-care plans to work through high-stress financial situations - Learn to track spending and saving habits - Understand financial abuse and its long-term impact on financial wellness issues - Examine the concept of self-worth - Grieve the loss of time and money following exploitation - Learn and practice communication and boundary tools - Identify common triggers around money … and much more! This workbook is designed to give survivors a framework to understand the financial abuse they endured, identify obstacles, and set goals to work towards on their journey to financial wellness. The first four chapters in this workbook are the "prep work" before the deeper process begins. They are critical groundwork that must be done to maximize the effectiveness of the rest of the workbook. The next four chapters are focused on working through some key areas where survivors experience trauma and ongoing damage even long after they have found their freedom from their abuser(s). The remaining chapters in the third and final section shift into thinking about the future, creating goals, and developing a plan to achieve them. By taking a critical look at where you have come from, where you are now, and where you want to be in the future, survivors will complete this workbook with a clear plan of action. This workbook is designed to be used in a variety of formats. First, it can be used by an individual in a self-paced setting. Or, it can be used in group formats (peer support groups, residential programming, or supplement direct service outpatient services).

Introduction to Counselling Survivors of Interpersonal Trauma

Author : Christiane Sanderson
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780857002136
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis Introduction to Counselling Survivors of Interpersonal Trauma by : Christiane Sanderson

Download or read book Introduction to Counselling Survivors of Interpersonal Trauma written by Christiane Sanderson and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victims of sexual and physical trauma can feel lost and disconnected from themselves and others. Christiane Sanderson's new book explains how counsellors can restore connection to self and others, and facilitate recovery within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. To understand fully the harm caused by interpersonal trauma, professionals must first recognize its complex nature, and the psychological and emotional impact of exposure to control and terror. This book examines the therapeutic techniques and specific challenges faced by professionals when working with survivors of interpersonal trauma. The author explores issues such as safety and protection, the long-term effects of trauma and the importance of visiting past experiences and assessing their impact on the present. This book is essential reading for counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health professionals, health care professionals including GPs and midwives, legal professionals and all those working with survivors of interpersonal trauma such as sexual violence, child abuse, domestic abuse, elder abuse, institutional abuse and abuse by professionals

Safe and Secure

Author : Fran Tarkenton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621578429
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (215 download)

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Download or read book Safe and Secure written by Fran Tarkenton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thieves and scammers are on the prowl for easy targets who have significant exposed assets—and if you're a senior citizen who saved for retirement, you may be the perfect mark. Fran Tarkenton, the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback who became a succesful entrepreneur, has partnered with certified public accountant and financial executive Rick Gossett to present this practical, up-to-date guide to scam-proofing your savings during your golden years. Safe & Secure will give you ten specific actions steps that will turn you from an “easy” target into a “hard” target. A well-prepared senior who understands the potential for financial abuse and has taken the precautions recommended in this book is more than likely to remain safe and secure through a long and comfortable retirement. “As our country gracefully ages, we need to make sure to do all we can to protect the elderly—from their health, to their mind, to their finances. Once again, a man we all trust and respect has stepped forward and answered the call. With his simple and effective ways of explaining important concepts, legend Fran Tarkenton is doing his part to keep the elderly safe, drawing on his successful career both on and off the football field.” —SANJAY GUPTA, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Emory University and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent “From helping us all recognize that we’re potential targets to providing easily comprehensible and implementable solutions, Fran Tarkenton and Rick Gossett have provided an extremely invaluable and indispensable resource. Elder nancial abuse will remain a major concern as our population ages. The tools presented here can help everyone be prepared and less likely to be a victim.” —THOMAS E. PRICE, MD, former Secretary of Health and Human Services and former member of US House of Representatives

Surviving Sexual Violence

Author : Thema Bryant-Davis
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1442206411
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Surviving Sexual Violence written by Thema Bryant-Davis and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2011-10-16 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victims of sexual assault experience their trauma in different ways, and often one path to recovery and healing is right for one person, but not right for another. While there are some general mental health effects of sexual violence, this book outlines and describes the impact of particular types of sexual violation. Whether the survivor has experienced childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault during adulthood, marital rape, sexual harassment, sex trafficking, or sexual violence within the military, they will find aspects of her experience in these pages. Once survivors understand the ways in which they have been affected, they are introduced to various pathways to surviving sexual violence and moving forward. The chapters provide case examples and specific activities which give a fuller description of the ways survivors can make use of the particular approaches, which include mind-body practices, counseling, group therapies, self-defense training, and others. Anyone who has been a victim of sexual violence, or knows and cares about someone who has, will find relief in these pages, which offer practical approaches to finding balance and healing.

Supporting Crisis Survivors

Author : Everton I. Anderson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1483656837
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Supporting Crisis Survivors written by Everton I. Anderson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHAPTER ONE CRISIS AND TRAUMAS V PRESENT EVERYWHERE What are the Distinguishing Traits of a Crisis? Research has shown that the Chinese word for crisis involves two characters; one means danger, and the other means opportunity. One psychologist summarized the peculiarities in this manner: A crisis is a turning point that usually cannot be avoided. They are filled with danger because they disrupt life and threaten to overwhelm the people who are affected. Furthermore, a crisis also present people with the opportunity to change, grow, and develop better ways of coping. Since people in crisis often feel confused and helpless, they tend to be more opened to receive outside help, including the help that comes from rescue workers, from counselors and from God. CHAPTER TWO THE MULTIFARIOUS ELEMENTS OF LOSS Increasing Number of Loss Individuals seem to cope with losses better when they are occasional. Yet after the age of 50 or 60, they pass into a period of increasing number of losses. Still grieving from the previous loss, it is ever so hard to make sense of the current one. Furthermore, if one had never learnt to deal effectively or contend with occasional losses, then it is inevitable having several will be catastrophic. Equally important is that each type of loss brings its own kind of suffering and reaction. CHAPTER THREE PURPOSE OF CRISIS COUNSELING When a visit is made, if the crisis counselor does not have an objective, the appointment will be unsuccessful. Therefore, the underlining purpose of crisis counseling is to support the hurting, and not to encourage the avoidance of reality. This means the counselor advises individuals in crisis to admit the crisis, express grief normally and arrive at a healthy resolution. CHAPTER FOUR THE CRISIS OF DEATH AND DYING Although human suffering in multiple dimensions is a factor of life which causes great pain and human anguish, it must not be used as a reason for justifying the direct taking of human lifeKGod must always be understood as the Creator and Sustainer of life. It was Norman St John-Stevas who articulated this view skillfully: The value of human life for the Christian in the first century A. D., as today, rested not on its development of superior sentience but on the unique character of the union of a body and soul, both destined for eternal life. The right to life thus has a philosophical foundation K Respect for the lives of others, because of their eternal destiny is the essence of the Christian teaching. CHAPTER FIVE COMFORTING THE SUCIDAL AND VICTIMS FAMILY The following are invaluable principles that are crucial to the helpline counseling methods: The Suicidal X Activity. The person needs to feel that something is being done for him or her right now. This solemn promise or guarantee can alleviate his or her anxiety. X Involvement of others. If the caller realizes that others are now involved and caring for him or her, the person will be more apt to feel the care and concern and will more likely respond. The Family Counselors, friends and family members alike feel guilt, extreme displeasure, and self-blame because the death was not averted. However, ultimately responsibility for suicide rests with the victim who was unable or unwilling to cope with the pressures of life. Ways to support. Promise to visit the mortuary, and advise family members to do the same. If possible, accompany the grief-stricken relatives, knowing that the initial shock and denial could be overwhelming. X Resist the phrase, It was an accident, a terrible accident. Some may think this is helpful, but its more of an expression of ones own anxiety. X Do not pass judgment, But, he or she was up all night drinking. They did not understand what they were doing. It is not helpful or necessary to give reasons for the suicide. X The date on which the suicide took plac

Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Health and Aging

Author : Cecilia Hardacker
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319950312
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Health and Aging written by Cecilia Hardacker and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text addresses the specific lack of clinical educational support for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals as they age. Chapters are written by multidisciplinary healthcare experts who present topical discussions in five critical areas: essential foundational information needed to understand the life experience of older TGNC people; mental and behavioral health issues; social service considerations; specific concerns for nurses; and unique long-term medical concerns for providers. In addition, special attention is placed on providing care for TGNC veteran populations, including strategies to access social services and Social Security, and developing support networks. Transgender Health and Aging is an excellent resource for clinical and research professionals from a variety of medical disciplines, including geriatricians, primary care physicians, psychiatrists, public health officials, social workers, nurses as well as nonprofessional audiences interested in transgender healthcare in older adults.

The Quick Guide to Recognizing Elderly Fraud

Author : Winston Phillips
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781479325948
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (259 download)

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Download or read book The Quick Guide to Recognizing Elderly Fraud written by Winston Phillips and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1) THE QUICK GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING ELDERLY FRAUD: Elderly Financial Abuse Prevention Made Easy - In 2011 MetLife Mature Market Institute estimated that financial abuse robbed elder Americans of an estimated $2.9 BILLION in 2010, and that was up significantly from 2008. If have a family member or friend that's a senior citizen, you must see this quick and easy to read book. It could save you and others huge amounts of money and aggrevation. A free bonus book is also included in this publication. In this publication you get (and in the following order): 1) THE QUICK GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING ELDERLY FRAUD: Elderly Financial Abuse Prevention Made Easy 2) Absolutely Essential Tips For Buying & Selling On eBay - This collection of eBay tips and hints are difficult to find. Some maybe you're not suppose to know. Many were learned the hard way. Spare yourself the pain and suffering, read this book before selling or buying on eBay!

Family Violence and Abuse [2 volumes]

Author : Sonia Salari
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440871418
Total Pages : 799 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Family Violence and Abuse [2 volumes] written by Sonia Salari and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 799 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume encyclopedia surveys all aspects of violence and abuse in domestic/family environments, including specific types of abuse, laws and legal issues, and the impacts of abuse. Wide-ranging and authoritative, this resource provides extensive coverage of widely recognized forms of violence and abuse in family settings, including physical, verbal, and emotional abuse of spouses and intimate partners (both female and male) as well as children. In addition, the encyclopedia scrutinizes less recognized types of violence and abuse in households, such as abuse of siblings by other siblings and abuse of parents or grandparents by children and grandchildren (both minor and adult). Family Violence and Abuse is a valuable resource for readers seeking a better understanding of the true scope and impact of these various forms of violence and abuse; important factors that contribute to incidence of family violence and abuse; and the various laws, programs, and therapy alternatives that have been created to help victims of abuse and rehabilitate offenders.

The Emerald International Handbook of Technology-Facilitated Violence and Abuse

Author : Jane Bailey
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 183982848X
Total Pages : 825 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book The Emerald International Handbook of Technology-Facilitated Violence and Abuse written by Jane Bailey and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 825 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online This handbook features theoretical, empirical, policy and legal analysis of technology facilitated violence and abuse (TFVA) from over 40 multidisciplinary scholars, practitioners, advocates, survivors and technologists from 17 countries

The Complete Retirement Survival Guide

Author : Peter J. Strauss
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438129912
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Retirement Survival Guide written by Peter J. Strauss and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear and authoritative guide to life planning

The Absolutely Essential Guide to Understanding Elder Financial Abuse

Author : Winston Phillips
Publisher : GNP
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Absolutely Essential Guide to Understanding Elder Financial Abuse written by Winston Phillips and published by GNP. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Verification and analysis for this ebook was taken from 176 related elder, senior citizen and medical websites and journals. Percent of female elder abuse victims: 67.3 % Median age of elder abuse victims: 77.9 Percent of white victims: 66.4 % Percent of black victims: 18.7 % Percent of hispanic victims: 10.4 % International Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 14th as declared by the United Nations. The amount of financial abuse perpetrated against the elderly in the United States has grown to epidemic proportions. Because the elderly are the fastest-growing segment of our population, more and more victims and their families are reporting its occurrence. There are many scams that target the senior citizen. These include scams involving prizes, sweepstakes and lotteries; and the emergency or grandparent scam, where the scammer pretends a family member is in trouble, and requests that money be sent urgently to help. In 2011 MetLife Mature Market Institute estimated that financial abuse robbed elder Americans of an estimated $2.9 BILLION in 2010, and that was up significantly from 2008. If have a family member or friend that's a senior citizen, you must see this quick and easy to read book. It could save you and others huge amounts of money and aggravation. If I had known then what is in this book, the financial abuse of my elderly father would never had happened. Don't let it happen to you or someone you care about. Read this book and you''ll learn to how to prevent and recognize individual cases of elderly economic abuse.